What are the largest and most powerful Harley-Davidson models in history? At Urban Tecno we wanted to make a list of the five most outstanding
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Harley-Davidson is one of the most prominent companies in the two-wheeled industry. From its beginnings, it knew how to differentiate itself from the competition through its characteristic sound and differential aesthetics. Over time, the company has been able to adapt to new trends in the sector, even offering a purely electric model called LiveWire. Today we want to do a brief review of the history of the brand through the most outstanding models in terms of power and dimensions.
Harley-Davidson Liberator WLA
It is considered the brand’s first motorcycle intended to serve in the US military. With a weight of 261 kg, had the objective of sending information between battalions located outside the line of fire. To achieve this, it had a powerful engine and a series of solutions aimed at improving occupant protection. In fact, it enjoyed a series of reinforcements in the engine part, as well as in some spaces near the driver’s legs.
The Harley-Davidson Liberator WLA attracted attention, mainly, for the amount of protection it had on its body. Wikipedia
About 70,000 units were built over the years it was on the assembly line due to its great performance. It was able to overcome roads full of obstacles, which is why the manufacturer did not stop requesting more orders during the course of World War II. His Production began in 1939but the manufacturing pace soon had to be accelerated to meet the strong demand that existed a couple of years later.
It was a model that had green camouflage as a body, as well as a series of specific protections for carrying a rifle. In addition, it had various compartments to carry mail. It was one of the most prominent means of transportation on the Allied side, since allowed us to keep the lines connected on the same side in the absence of reliable telecommunications systems.
Harley-Davidson Easy Rider Captain America Chopper
Harley-Davidson created this spectacular motorcycle for the world of cinema, with very few units available after filming. It is known that in auctions that have taken place many years after the filming of the movie Easy Rider, astronomical prices have been reached for obtaining one of the very few motorcycles of this model.
The Harley-Davidson Easy Rider Captain America Chopper is one of the most outstanding motorcycles this manufacturer has produced in its entire history. Harley-Davidson
With a very impressive aesthetic, it particularly attracts attention due to its weight, which reaches the 272 kg. With a displacement of 1,200 cc and a total of 60 HP of power, we are facing one of the most powerful proposals that have passed through the Milwaukee factory. Is a chopper imposing and with a very peculiar image due to the presence of a very long handlebar. It is this peculiarity that makes this model a two-wheeled vehicle that is designed to cover kilometers on the road.
The few units on the market are already more than half a century old, so Its value does not stop increasing over time. It should be noted that there was one of them that disappeared after the recording of the film, a fact that even gives more value to the rest of the proposals that have been preserved.
Special Harley-Davidson Night Rod
The Night Rod is a model that appeared on the two-wheeled market in 2017. Delivery a power of 122 HP and its displacement is 1,247 cc. At the beginning of its marketing, it did not have the success that was expected due to the introduction of the liquid cooling it had, but the truth is that the brand continued to use this technology in other models. Time has served to understand that we are faced with one of the most outstanding motorcycles in the Harley-Davidson family.
The Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special first appeared on the market in 2017. Wikipedia
One of the peculiarities that existed with this model was that His weight exceeded 300 kg, which were noticeable, especially, if driving at low speeds. We are, without a doubt, facing one of the models with the greatest touch to enjoy on the road. Your engine 60-degree four-stroke V-Twin Revolution engine It has been one of the best jobs that Harley-Davidson has done in its entire history, proving to be very reliable in most of the units sold.
In terms of design, follows the same line set years ago by the V-Rod. Unlike the seven rarest Harley-Davidsons that have been produced, this model has had a long history in the market, having been marketed for years with interesting sales figures.
Harley-Davidson Road King Special
Harley-Davidson’s Road King line stands out for being one of the heaviest that has traditionally been on the market. Each of the motorcycles present in this segment They exceed 350 kg on average, becoming options not designed for all audiences. On the contrary, we are faced with one of the most comfortable models that we can find in the two-wheeled sector. Following this premise, there is an engine that delivers 100 HP of power thanks to its Milwaukee-Ocho 114 engine.
The Harley-Davidson Road King is one of the most powerful proposals offered by the American firm. Harley-Davidson
Unlike the previously analyzed model, it has an air cooling, an element that defines the most traditional proposals in the range. As the years go by, the manufacturer introduces innovations and renovations to its design to adapt to the new technologies present in the industry. The 1,870 cc available in its engine are sufficient to understand what the aspirations of this motorcycle are.
The Road King range has multiple versions depending on the trend that has occurred each year in a segment in which there are hardly any competitors. One of the keys that explains the success of Harley-Davidson is that many competitors do not dare to add options in some market niches due to the popularity of this manufacturer’s models.
Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST
Finally, it’s time to talk about the Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST. Among the keys of this motorcycle is the presence of a weight ranging up to 380 kg. It is one of the most technologically equipped models that the manufacturer is capable of offering today. The Milwaukee-Eight 121 high-performance V-Twin engine draws attention for enjoy 127 HP of power, giving it very interesting features despite having that weight ballast. In fact, some components are made of carbon fiber.
The Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST has elements produced in carbon fiber to reduce weight. Harley-Davidson
One of the most interesting features that this model offers is that it has the following selectable driving modes: Road, Sport, Track, Track Plus and Rain, being able to choose additional ones. Taking advantage of the innovations introduced in other models in the range, this proposal has the curious air and liquid cooling system, avoiding overheating in the mechanics.
As you might think, this is one of the most expensive motorcycles in the Harley-Davidson catalog. The 2024 edition is available at a price that exceeds, without adding options, the 50,000 euros. As you can imagine, only the company’s wealthiest fans will be able to have access to one of the units available on the market.
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